The following is a message from the Vancouver Police Department,
Dear Parents and Caregivers,We need your help. Many of you have probably heard about the rise in overdose deaths related to fentanyl throughout B.C.

As part of its long range facilities planning VSB has released a preliminary list of 12 schools that might be considered for closure before the start of the 2017-18 school year. As required by VSB policy and conforming to the School Act, this list is being published to give at least two months’ notice to affected schools that extensive consultation will begin if the Board decides to consider those schools for closure.

Van Tech students took on (and won!) police officers and the Mayor in a tug-of-war to kick off Inner City Kids Week. Led by CLICK (Contributing to Lives of Inner City Kids) foundation, the week raises awareness and money to fund programs for Vancouver children living in poverty.

Nearly 300 students from nine Vancouver elementary schools took part in the 5th annual First People's Festival on May 9th. The grade six and seven students learned about the First Nations culture and developed greater knowledge and understanding of the lives of BC's First Nations.

The Vancouver School Board is consulting with neighbours of the Kingsgate Mall to learn what they value at the site now and into the future. A pop up discussion will be held at Kingsgate Mall, 370 East Broadway, on Sunday, May 1 from 1-4:30 pm.